13 Bayham Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GF
About 13 Bayham Close
13 Bayham Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Elstow, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 9GF). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2017) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).
Held since October 2008 — that's 18 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2001–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £329,000 sits 112.3% above the 2008 sale of £155,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£136/sq ft) was about 25% below the postcode norm.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Planning history
13 Bayham Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 13 Bayham Close
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
13 Bayham Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£329,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 7 years.
£155,000
Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
2 October 2008Most recent
£155,000
-17.1%over 3 years26 May 2005
£187,000
+57.8%over 4 years3 May 2001
£118,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 9GF: £565,000 (2025–2024).
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£680,000
Everything we know about 13 Bayham Close, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Bayham Close homes
On price per m², 13 Bayham Close runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,462
Street avg £2,875
Floor Area
106 m²
Street avg 131 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Medical Centre — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Elstow School. 15 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.0dB